Grader Operator - Rural Maintenance (Cascade)

Esperance RoadWise Working Group; Shire Of Esperance; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

RDO every second Friday

Minimum 12% superannuation

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

The Shire of Esperance invites applications for a full-time Grader Operator based at Cascade Depot. This role contributes to the construction and maintenance of Shire roads, with duties including operating the grader and other plant under supervision, and the ability to live onsite at remote depots.

Applicants must hold a HC license and have at least one year of grader experience; pre-employment medical including drug/alcohol screening is required; the role offers five weeks annual leave, RDO

Qualifications

• HC class license required
• Minimum one year continuous experience operating a grader
• Ability to perform routine mechanical maintenance on vehicular plant
• Experience in road construction/maintenance or earthmoving environment

Responsibilities

• Perform grader operator duties as directed.
• Operate other plant (bobcat, backhoe, loader, truck and roller) as required.
• Perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to live onsite at remote depot locations.

Skills

HC license

Grader operation

Plant maintenance

Road construction/earthmoving

Tools

Bobcat

Backhoe

Loader

Truck

Roller

Job description

Grader Operator - Rural Maintenance (Cascade)

Asset Management | Manufacturing/Operations

Company Information:

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on WesternAustralia’s south east coast, comprises some of the mostspectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of thelargest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives,opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values ofProfessionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence incontributing to the community, making Esperance a great place tolive and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Rural Maintenance teamfor a Grader Operator based at our Cascade Depot. This role contributes to delivering a high standard of constructionand maintenance of Shire roads. Whilst this position ispredominantly Grader Operator, the position will undertake otherduties as directed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform grader operator duties as directed.
• Operate other plant (bobcat, backhoe, loader, truck androller etc) as required.
• Perform work under limited supervision either individuallyor in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to live onsite at remote depotlocations.

This is a full time, working an 85 hour fortnight.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you musthave:

• ‘HC’ class license.
• Minimum one year continuous and competent experienceoperating a grader.
• Ability to perform routine mechanical maintenance onvehicular plant.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in roadconstruction/maintenance or earthmoving environment.

Benefits

Salary

$94,049.19 per annum (includingovertime)

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every second Friday
• Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of5%
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool &gym)
• Access to career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee AssistanceProgram, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 6pm.

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal OpportunityEmployer

Attachments:

- Plant Operator - Grader - Cascade Depot - August 2026.docx